Our Story
In 1995, Olivier Höfer founded his first company in a garage in Saarbrücken. From these humble beginnings, he developed Höfer Chemie GmbH into one of Germany's leading chemical distributors – with 70 employees and over 11,000 m² of production and logistics space.
2025 marks a new chapter: with OYSI GmbH, Olivier Höfer combines all his expertise from 30 years in the chemical industry. The focus is on strategic B2B chemical trading with proprietary digital infrastructure and the highest compliance standards.
"After 30 years in the chemical industry, I know one thing: it's not the product that makes the difference, but knowledge, service, and compliance."— Olivier Höfer, CEO
Milestones
Origins
Started in a garage on Luisenthalerstraße, Saarbrücken
Founding of Höfer Chemie
Official establishment of Höfer Chemie GmbH
Industrialization
Own production & logistics at the Sulzbach site
Production Site
New building in Kleinblittersdorf with 11,500 m² production area
Logistics Center
Commissioning of logistics center with 10,500 m² storage and shipping space
New Beginning with OYSI
Founding of OYSI GmbH – Focus on technical chemistry & digital infrastructure
Our Values
Expertise: 30 years of industry experience in all areas of technical chemistry – from acids and bases to specialty chemicals.
Compliance: Full EU compliance with REACH, CLP/GHS, and ADR. Every product with complete documentation.
Digital: Proprietary digital infrastructure with the Digital Product Passport (DPP) and a public chemistry lexicon with over 3,800 substances.
Personal: Direct advice from an expert – no call centers, no waiting.
The Name OYSI
OYSI is more than a company name – it's the initials of my family. They are the reason I give my best every day. For me, entrepreneurship is not just about business, but about responsibility to the people who matter most to me.